PMO seeks third-party audits for road, rail projects; highway ministry asked to study GQ-era construction | India News

[ad_1] New Delhi: Amid the increased pace of construction and the laying of new road and rail corridors, the PMO has directed the road transport and railway ministries to introduce independent third-party audits to ensure high-quality work. They have also been asked to eliminate delays in project execution.TOI has learnt that PM Narendra Modi has…

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‘Conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments’: PM Modi speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu | India News

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had “conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments” during a telephone call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Middle East faces a sharp escalation following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin…

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‘India stands in solidarity’: PM Modi speaks to UAE prez, condemns attacks by Iran | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Iran’s retaliatory missile and drone campaign battered parts of the Gulf, killing civilians and striking key infrastructure across the region.In a message posted on X, PM Modi said: “Spoke with President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed…

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LoC drone intrusions force closure of Kashmir schools till March 3 | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Schools across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed on March 2 and 3 due to multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) and escalating tensions in West Asia, the directorate of school education, Kashmir, announced today.Authorities postponed the scheduled reopening of schools up to Class 8th—originally set for…

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Narendra Modi Tamil Nadu Rally: Tamil Nadu polls: PM Modi targets DMK over corruption, Katchatheevu; calls ‘no fear’ remark a badge of honour | India News

[ad_1] File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of competing in scams and failing to protect the state’s interests, while asserting that the NDA would form the next government.Addressing a massive rally in…

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Solo act or silent understanding? Congress and the Left in Bengal | India News

[ad_1] The Congress and the Left are set to contest the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections independently after the Congress earlier this month ended their tie-up. The move has triggered fresh speculation in a state where politics is dominated by chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and its principal challenger, the BJP.Also Read | Congress’s…

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President Murmu to launch free pink mobility card for women in Delhi | India News

[ad_1] The Delhi government will launch a Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) on Monday, aimed at providing free bus travel to women in the national capital and enabling seamless access to multiple public transport systems through a single smart card.The scheme will be formally launched by President Droupadi Murmu at a programme titled “Sashakt…

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‘Very disturbing’: Thousands of Indians stuck in Iran and Gulf as Middle East conflict escalates | India News

[ad_1] Strikes in Iran (AP photo) The Middle East is plunged into turmoil following joint US-Israel missile strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory attacks and widespread instability across the region. The conflict has disrupted air travel, forced airport closures, and prompted India to issue urgent advisories urging its citizens…

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